literally
actually, exactly, faithfully, plainly, precisely, really, simply, strictly, to the letter, truly, verbatim, word for word
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literally
1 adv You can use literally to emphasize a statement. Some careful speakers of English think that this use is incorrect.
ADV with cl/group (not last in cl), ADV before v (emphasis)
We've got to get the economy under control or it will literally eat us up..., The views are literally breath-taking.
2 adv You use literally to emphasize that what you are saying is true, even though it seems exaggerated or surprising.
ADV with cl/group (not last in cl), ADV before v (emphasis)
Putting on an opera is a tremendous enterprise involving literally hundreds of people..., I literally crawled to the car.
3 adv If a word or expression is translated literally, its most simple or basic meaning is translated.
ADV with v, ADV with cl
The word `volk' translates literally as `folk'..., A stanza is, literally, a room.
4 If you take something literally, you think that a word or expression is being used with its most simple or basic meaning.
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take sth literally phrase V inflects
If you tell a person to `step on it' or `throw on your coat,' they may take you literally, with disastrous consequences.
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